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New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
Song Recommendations for Labor Playlist
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on September 28, 2009
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I'm putting together an ipod song playlist for when I'm in labor in the hospital. I would love to get some music suggestions for mellow, relaxing music while in labor...
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- We used Anugama's Shamanic Dream 1 & 2..loved them! I heard them in a prenatal yoga class and went out to buy them immediately. I would listen to them while taking a...
- How about Push it by salt and peppa. hehe
- I am a big fan of Enya! I walked down the aisle at my wedding to her music. For my labor, I liked Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. I found it soothing yet upbea...
JFF: What Gender Stereotype Toy Are You Sick Of?
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on July 25, 2011
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As I was cleaning my son's room today I thought to myself... I feel like I am going to scream if he receives one more toy car or toy/nerf gun. Both of which he doesn'...
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- My now 23 year old son played Barbie's with his sister when he was about 6 or 7. To be fair, I will say that he drove Ken around in the convertible with the plastic do...
- I'm so sick of guns, swords and all manner of weapons. I ban all blatently military toys (GI Joe for example), do everything I can to not let my boys wear camoflauge e...
- I am of the rule that every boy should have a doll and every girl a car. It's not like your putting your son in a dress and making him wear make up. I have seen litt...
Anyone Have Luck with Homeopathic Treatment for Allergies?
Asked by D.S. from Tucson
on April 30, 2009
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My son has terrible allergies, especially right now with the wind and blooming trees. His allergist had him on 3 medications at one point and it really didn't help. I...
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- My daughter had allergies that ran the full list, after a study done in Denver. She wanted a kitten very much, and of course, she was allergic to cats as well. We liv...
- I don't know anything about homeopathics for allergies, but one natural remedy that I've heard often is the consumption of raw, local honey - the pollen in the honey i...
- I so understand your situation. Our allergist in CA wanted to do allergy shots on my 18 month old- no way:) So we turned to homeopathy. We found Histamine in a 6c work...
Any Other Moms Dealing with a Child Who Is ADHD & ODD
Asked by K.M. from Cincinnati
on April 10, 2008
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My son was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) a few years ago. He has been on several different meds trying to find the right "mix." He has ...
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- Parenting with Love and Logic has specific books and tapes regarding ADHD. The basic skills that Love & Logic teaches parents will help with the ODD. Check out their...
- My son was diagnosed at age 8 with Attention Deficit Disorder (no hyperactivity) and we suspect between than and now he developed ODD. We medicated him, sought behavi...
- I work with a lady whose son was diagnosed with this, and she had him on truehope vitamin (created by a Canadian doctor)... http://www.truehope.com/main/index.html an...
Skin on Face Is Red and Dry
Asked by C.M. from New York
on February 17, 2008
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Hi...does anyone have any suggestion for facial cream to help with red and dry skin? The skin on my face seems to be getting more red and dryer than usual. I have al...
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- It does sound like you may have a mild case of rosacea. Going to a dermatologist does not necessarily mean that you then must buy some expensive cream. My dermatologis...
- HI C., My name is A. and I would recomment something that might help. I would recommend a cream from Arbonne. i know it worked on a relative with very similar issue. ...
- Hi C., could be capilar fragility (blood), vitamin "K" is excellent for veins, if it continue you should visit an specialist.
Daughter Tipping over in Bouncy Seat
Asked by N.M. from Chico
on November 26, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My almost 5 month old daughter is uable to sit up unassisted, yet she pulls herself up to sitting while in her bouncy seat and then tips over the side. I've...
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- Dear N., when my 2 children were that age, we didn't use any of the items that you mentioned. I usually put them down on the floor on a rug or blanket with somethin...
- It's too bad that you can't get your exersaucer out of storage right away, because that would be perfect! My son started using his at 4 months, and he didn't sit up u...
- the word of the day is JUMPEROO JUMPEROO JUMPEROO!!!!! this was an absolute GODSEND to me. I put my daughter in it at 5 months because she outgrew her bumbo seat and b...
Naptimes
Asked by G.M. from Cedar Rapids
on March 11, 2008
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I'm curious how many/how long naptimes are for those of you with babies around 3-4 months old. I read in the No Cry Sleep Solution that, on average, babies at this ag...
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- G.; i am a mom of 3 boys, the first son i worked hard to get him to take naps, i was also a stay at home mom this helped, i struggled every day , for years, then i had...
- I'm going through the same thing with my daughter. On average she wants to sleep about an hour to two hours after she wakes up in the morning and after each nap. The p...
- Does she act like she needs a nap, or is she just happy go lucky? My friend's son is 6 months and he has never taken good naps. He usually will sleep about an hour i...
5 Year Old Having Complete Meltdowns / Possibly ADHD
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone might experience meltdowns... I am not talking like the "he's tired and crabby" meltdown I am talking a fill on fit kicking and scream...
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- Hi M., This sounds just like my son when he was little and it is very easily remedied with dietary changes. It was my son's issues that sent me on the path of beco...
- Hi M., I think it is silly that they will not test him for another year. It is not like he is 2 or 3 he is almost 5! I think as the mom you have a better feel for...
- M., I have a son who get's 'stuck' and has a hard time letting go too. He is now 8 and it gets better every year - so hang in there. My advice would be to go to...
Need Advice on How to Get My Daughter to Sleep Somewhere Other than My Bed :(
Asked by A.M. from Hickory
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter is 9 weeks old...from the time she came home from the hospital, she has refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib. My husband and I have tried every sleep p...
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- My daughter (now 3 1/2) also refused to sleep away from me for her first months of life. In desperate need of sleep, I tried many many things. What worked for us - lay...
- It seems harsh but you are going to have to let here cry. Occasionally pat her butt or rub her back to let her know she hasn't been abandoned but do not pick her up. ...
- There is a great book that my pediatrician recomended to me when my daughter was born and I think it has really helped. It's called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child ...
